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YH56 UYU

2006 Ford Transit Connect

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,168 mi
Last recorded131,168 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Transit Connect99,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 UYU
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 131,168 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 131,165 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 130,927 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel trim damaged, causing sharp edge

Pass 30 Oct 2019 121,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 121,180 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 110,727 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 110,725 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 101,008 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 101,006 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and boot come off (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 90,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 83,762 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 74,393 miles

Spare tyre defective

turbo intercooler hoses deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2014 74,342 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

turbo intercooler hoses deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2013 65,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brakepipes have corrosion present

Fail 10 Dec 2013 65,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brakepipes have corrosion present

Pass 28 Nov 2012 57,274 miles

o/s/r tyre on legal limit 1,6mm and outer wall all around cracked

slight uneven reading on rear brakes

Fail 21 Nov 2012 57,076 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre on legal limit 1,6mm and outer wall all around cracked

slight uneven reading on rear brakes

Pass 26 Oct 2011 48,832 miles

front brake pads 60% worn

rear tyres getting low

Fail 26 Oct 2011 48,832 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 39,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front outer brake pads about 80% worn

o/s/f tyre getting scrubbed on inner edge

rear brakes squeal on application

wheel alignment required (tyres scrubbing)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 29,270 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 29,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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YH56 UYU is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2006 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 99,727 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH56 UYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YH56 UYU is a 2006 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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